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Computer Programming Courses

Computer programming courses can help you learn coding languages like Python, Java, and JavaScript, along with concepts such as algorithms, data structures, and software development principles. You can build skills in debugging, version control, and writing efficient code. Many courses introduce tools like Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and frameworks such as React or Django, that support developing applications and enhancing your programming capabilities.


Popular Computer Programming Courses and Certifications


  • I

    Illinois Tech

    Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's

    Skills you'll gain: Open Source Technology, Package and Software Management, Linux, Ubuntu, Operating System Administration, Linux Administration, Linux Commands, Operating Systems, Unix, Command-Line Interface, Unix Commands, Network Administration, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Bash (Scripting Language), Shell Script, Web Servers, System Configuration, General Networking, Firewall, Virtual Machines

    Build toward a degree

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • U

    University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

    Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Education Software and Technology, Learning Theory, Instructional Design, Learning Management Systems, Digital pedagogy, Technology Solutions, Disabilities, Human Computer Interaction, Technology Strategies, Emerging Technologies, Gerontology

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    195 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Simplilearn

    Workflow Automation using Generative AI

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Marketing Automation, OpenAI API, Business Process Automation, AI Workflows, ChatGPT, Automation, Performance Tuning, Workflow Management, Generative AI, Scalability, Process Optimization, Operational Efficiency, Real Time Data, Social Media Content, Application Programming Interface (API), Content Creation

    4.1
    Rating, 4.1 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    JavaScript RAG Web Apps with LlamaIndex

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Web Applications, JavaScript Frameworks, React.js, LLM Application, Web Development, Javascript, Tool Calling, Generative AI Agents, Data Persistence, Query Languages

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    16 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • P

    Packt

    Social Media Automation using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Email Automation, Automation, Application Programming Interface (API), Scripting, Python Programming, Web Scraping, Data Import/Export, Data Manipulation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Networking in Google Cloud: Load Balancing

    Skills you'll gain: Load Balancing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Virtual Networking, Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Network Performance Management, Performance Tuning, Cloud Security, TCP/IP, Scalability

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    7 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • D

    Duke University

    Data Engineering with Rust

    Skills you'll gain: Data Pipelines, Rust (Programming Language), Restful API, Amazon Web Services, Cloud API, Data Structures, Data Processing, Cloud Deployment, Real Time Data, Data Manipulation, System Programming, Cryptography, Encryption, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Software Testing

    3.5
    Rating, 3.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    65 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Codio

    Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence

    Skills you'll gain: File Systems, Operating Systems, Unix, Data Integrity, Debugging, File I/O, Linux, Distributed Computing, Data Storage, C (Programming Language), System Programming, Command-Line Interface, Data Security, Computer Hardware, Scalability

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    76 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • M

    MathWorks

    Automating Image Processing

    Skills you'll gain: Image Analysis, Matlab, Computer Vision, Traffic Flow Optimization, Automation, Anomaly Detection, Data Preprocessing, Data Store

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
    ·
    27 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • U

    University of Washington

    Communicating Data Science Results

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Visualization Software, Data Governance, Big Data, Technical Communication, Cloud Computing, Amazon Web Services, Information Privacy, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    3.4
    Rating, 3.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    142 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Azure: Create a Virtual Machine and Deploy a Web Server

    Skills you'll gain: Virtual Machines, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Computing, Network Security, Virtual Networking, Web Servers, Network Administration, Remote Access Systems, Ubuntu, Application Deployment

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    220 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • I

    Infosec

    CompTIA Project+

    Skills you'll gain: Project Schedules, Stakeholder Management, Information Technology, Project Risk Management, Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG), IT Management, Vendor Management, Procurement, Project Management, Stakeholder Communications, Issue Tracking, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Controls, Risk Management, Agile Methodology, Performance Measurement, Project Planning, Resource Management, Quality Management, Performance Management

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    34 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular computer programming courses

  • Introduction to Open Source Operating Systems - Bachelor's: Illinois Tech
  • Learning Technologies Foundations and Applications: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
  • Workflow Automation using Generative AI: Simplilearn
  • JavaScript RAG Web Apps with LlamaIndex: DeepLearning.AI
  • Social Media Automation using Python: Packt
  • Networking in Google Cloud: Load Balancing: Google Cloud
  • Data Engineering with Rust: Duke University
  • Intro to Operating Systems 4: Persistence: Codio
  • Automating Image Processing: MathWorks
  • Communicating Data Science Results: University of Washington

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